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frail Synonyms

Another word for frail

Choosing another word for frail depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Physically weak, delicate, and lacking in strength or vigor, especially due to advanced age or illness.

Usage Example

"Although her body had grown infirm in her nineties, her mind remained remarkably sharp."

Strongest
infirm
feeble
weak
delicate
Strong
frail-looking
debilitated
enervated
slight
puny

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; insubstantial or tenuous.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully crossed the gorge on a fragile suspension bridge made of weathered rope and thin planks."

Strongest
fragile
flimsy
delicate
Strong
breakable
insubstantial
tenuous
rickety
brittle

• adjective (Context 3)

Morally weak and easily tempted to do wrong; fallible.

Usage Example

"The novel explores how even the noblest intentions can falter within fallible human nature."

Strongest
fallible
Strong
weak-willed
susceptible
errant
imperfect
vulnerable

Opposites of frail

The opposite of frail shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sturdy
strong
robust
steadfast
durable
incorruptible
solid
vigorous
See all opposites of frail

• Nearby Words

fragrancy
fragrant
fragrantly
frail
frailness
frailty
framable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frail. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frail
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